Pudsey Bear - Children In Need

The big teddy bear Pudsey Bear was introduced to the Children In Need charity in 1985. The big teddy bear which was originally brown, was the creation of Yorkshire born Joanna Ball, naming him Pudsey after the town where she had been born. The following year Pudsey had changed to the more familiar yellow bear with the spotty eye patch that we all recognise and love today.

Pudsey items including plush bears, mugs and clothing, have sold in their millions raising funds for countless children's charity's throughout the UK.. There have been BBC appeals to help children since 1927 starting on radio, then the first appeal on television in 1955. 1980 had seen the first BBC Telethon hosted by Terry Wogan , Sue Lawley and Ester Rantzen. It automatically appealed to the nations hearts as they saw the donations rise significantly and reach the million pound mark encouraging more and more people to act.


The Official BBC Children In Need song for 2009 which featured Pudsey Bear.

Last year was the 30th BBC Children in Need Appeal and a record breaking £39 million was raised. The registered charity which raises money throughout the year holds its annual telethon on Friday 19th November. A link has been provided to view the official donation web page. Please give as much as you can to this worthwhile children's charity http://www.bbc.co.uk/pudsey/donate/

Boyds Bears

The Boyds Collection Limited has been established since 1979. Making wonderful handmade plush teddy bears. This started as a small company in Boyds, Maryland and has now established itself just outside Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

With a variety of bears on sale, there are different collections such as the Heirloom Collection and Bakerly Collection. With Bear of the Month, Special Editions and their adorable Fluffwees you will be more than satisfied with this outstanding variety of plush bears. Not only do they make these adorable bears but also other animal friends. Figurines, pottery, home décor and much more is now on sale.



If you can make a visit to Boyds Bear Country you will have a fantastic time. They have their own factory that you are able to participate and make your very own Boyds Bear. What a fantastic teddy bear to add to your very own collection. Why not take a look around the museum to read and see the history of the Boyds Bear. And if that's not enough to tempt you why don't you visit their very own adoption centre. Here you are able to choose from a variety of different packages where you can adopt your very own plush bear cub. Each comes with it's own adoption certificate and other accessories. And don't leave without the nurse taking a photo of you and your new cub to commemorate the special day!!

Big Teddy Bears

Teddy bears come in all sizes. They range from very small teddy bears to very big teddy bears. The worlds largest teddy bear, Evan, holds the new world record reaching a staggering 61 feet tall. The largest stitched teddy bear measures an amazing 55ft 4in in length. This bear was exibited in Kansas, USA.

Some other interesting record breakers for teddy bears are the longest soft toy/human chain. This included 2,623 people, each holding a soft toy and was held in South Africa. The largest collection of Winnie the Pooh Bear and Friends is held by Deb Hoffmann from the USA. Her collection contains 4,405 different items. The most expensive teddy bear was sold at auction on 14 October 2000 at Christie's, Monaco.


It's a Guinness World Italian Record.

Get Well Teddy Bears

Cheer someone up with a get well teddy bear. Bears come in many sizes and can be accompanied by one of many various cards that are on sale. The decorative gift bags are numerous and can often be matched up with the bear itself. There are many products on the market now to choose from when looking for get well teddy bears. As large companies like Forever Friends and Me to You have matching gift paper and bags. These and many other bears can be bought with appropriate phrases such as "get well" and "thinking of you". Whether the recipient is at home, in hospital or at work it is more than appreciated when you realise someone is thinking of you.



Another well known bear that comes to mind when we think of being poorly is Pudsey Bear. He is the mascot for Children In Need and widely recognised with his yellow body and spotty eye patch. A wonderful bear that comes to mind when we are in need of some comfort when we are feeling a bit low.

Teddy Bear Baskets

Are you looking for a gift for someone special? What better than a Teddy Bear Basket. It can be bought or made by your very own fair hands. A wonderful way to send something personal that has been created or chosen especially by you. A gift for the very young  right through to grandparents of all ages.
Teddy bears come in all colours and sizes and can be matched up with accessories to mark any special occassion. A new born, birthday, valentine, a missed love one, an apoplgy......there are countless reasons to send a Teddy Bear Basket.



Here are some useful tips for making your own Teddy Bear Basket.

1. When choosing your basket think about the depth and width. Make sure it is high enough that nothing will fall out. Will you require a handle.
2. You will need a filling like shredded paper. This could be in a neutral colour or red for example for Valentine. Make sure to stuff it well. It will help to hold everything in place and stop smaller items from sinking out of sight.
3. Place your teddy bear and accessories into the basket. Play around with them until you get your desired affect.
4. You will need a piece of cellophane large enough to wrap round the entire basket tying at the top. This can be done with a staple gun.
5. You will need at least two ribbons. One to be wrapped round the tied point of cellophane. Hanging down the front of the basket. Once again, staple the point where they cross. With the other ribbon make a folding bow. Staple onto the first ribbon in front of the stapled area.
6. Here you have your finished Teddy Bear Basket which you can personalise with a small gift card.